About Plays4Joy

Our Journey, Passion, and Vision

About Plays4Joy

Our Journey, Passion, and Vision

Why. Kids Mental Health Matters.

1 in 5 youth
have a mental
health condition1

2 in 5 high school
students report persistent
feelings of sadness2

1 in 5 youth
consider suicide and
youth suicide rises
8% each year2,3

Let’s help kids play, score confidence and find joy in life.

What are Plays4Joy

What are Plays4Joy?

activities that bring you joy

What is Joy?

7 Building Blocks of Joy

Plays4Joy is built on a proactive health foundation with a focus on joy + mindset. Together, these seven building blocks of joy help kids build confidence, resilience and connection in sports, school and life. Click on the name of each building block to learn more.

inspire +
motivate

fuel +
recover

laugh +
smile

think +
create

ground +
calm

social +
support

grace +
gratitude

Plays4Joy was created to empower kids of all ages to discover joy, build confidence & connect with others through play. We’re calling on families, schools, teams and communities to get in the game boosting kids mental health.

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There’s a way for everyone to get in the Plays4Joy game—Teaming Up To Boost Kids’ Mental Health!

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Plays4Joy is a nonprofit initiative fueled by donations. Learn more and give today!

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All donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Partnership for Proactive Health are tax deductible (EIN: 88-1986700).

References: 1 Sappenfield O, Alberto C, Minnaert J, Donney J, Lebrun-Harris L, Ghandour R. National Survey of Children’s Health Adolescent Mental and Behavioral Health.; 2023. https://mchb.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/mchb/data-research/nsch-data-brief-adolescent-mental-behavioral-health-2023.pdf. 2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data
Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023 . U .S . Department of Health and Human Services; 2024. 3 Ruch DA, Horowitz LM, Hughes JL, et al. Suicide in US Preteens Aged 8 to 12 Years, 2001 to 2022. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2424664. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24664.